#CTC005 Challenge-Water Colours

WATER COLOURS

#CTCOO5

WELCOME

This week's challenge is to CASE this card from Juan Ambida (BELOW) from Juanacreate

As this card is all about water colour, 

So then,
Today's blog is all about water colouring, with Stampin' Up Ink pads.

Here is Juan's card

I chose to stay true to the Juan's original design and used a floral theme.

I used 2 different Hostess stamp sets called 'GIFT OF LOVE' and 'FABULOUS FLORA'

Both of which become available to purchase just for hosting a party or a workshop with me.

'GIFT OF LOVE'

#Giftoflove #Hostessgifts #KOCreationscards #Handmade #Watercolouring #Springflowers #Fabulousflora #Stampinup

How to make 'Gift of Love'

• Ink colours used are as follows - Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo, Sweet Sugarplum, Peekaboo Peach and Whisper White.
• For the card stock I used Flirty Flamingo cut to 10.5 x 15 cm, Stampin' Up Water Colour paper and a sheet of vellum both cut to fit so you can see the all four edges of the card base and the vellum under the water colour paper. 
• The vellum sheet under the water colour paper has been edged in silver after being trimmed to size. This was achieved by putting the sides/edges into the vellum into Versamark ink pad and running it along the whole side, doing the same on all four edges. Then dipping each edge into Silver Embossing powder and heating until smooth.
• Stamping my sentiment sideways onto a strip of vellum I glued this in place using Fine-tip Glue pen.
• When all painting had been finished I placed Metallic enamel shapes randomly on the front and a couple inside too.

 TIPS - Before Stamping any image that is to be heat embossed, always remember to use your Embossing buddy. Have a large piece of scratch paper under your work to catch any excess powder. This helps stop any of the embossing powder from clinging to unwanted areas. If any does manage to stick somewhere you don't want it to, first tap the back of your paper sharply with your finger nail. Then if you still find some clinging, get a fine tip paint brush and carefully remove those pieces with the tip only. Always making sure the excess falls onto your scratch paper.

IMPORTANT! When finished bend your scratch  paper in half so that all excess powder is in the middle and then pour your excess back into your container. Don't throw it away! It can be re-used!

For the Water Colouring

• Dust your water color paper with your embossing buddy and stamp your images in versamark where desired. Pour your embossing powder over the image, making sure all of the stamped area has been covered. Follow the instructions as above in TIPS. Put all of this way and clean your work area. If you like having the inside of your card the same them as your front, make two images at this time.
• Stamp Emerald Envy onto a clear block and Spritz, then Spritz your water colour paper so that it is just damp. Start by colouring all of the leaves and stems. Then thinning with the water start spreading the green around the areas you think will look effective. You can layer and deepen any of your colours by letting the paper dry (or heat drying) and recoloring again.
• When you are happy move onto the flowers. Start with your lightest colour, being Gladioli they can be varied colours or all the one colour. I went a varied hue of the three ink colours I mentioned above.
• After all is dry I stamped the splotches from the 'Gorgeous Grunge' stamp set in Emerald Envy, then went over this with the same stamp, but in Whisper White.
• When completing the inside coloring for your card remember to leave an area that is clean for writing a personal note.

Inside View

#Giftoflove #Hostessgifts #KOCreationscards #Handmade #Watercolouring #Springflowers #Fabulousflora #Stampinup

'FABULOUS FLORA'

#Giftoflove #Hostessgifts #KOCreationscards #Handmade #Watercolouring #Springflowers #Fabulousflora #Stampinup

'Fabulous Flora' has been created using almost the same methods as 'Gift Of Love' BUT instead of  water colouring to start, I used the smooshing technique (click HERE to see the video).

When I had finished with the smooshing, I coloured the flowers and leaves as I did with 'Gift of Love'

The sequins for the front have been removed from the silver Sequin Trim before adding to the card..

Inside View

#Giftoflove #Hostessgifts #KOCreationscards #Handmade #Watercolouring #Springflowers #Fabulousflora #Stampinup

If you would like to purchase any of the items used to create these cards, use the carousal provided below. 

Remember you must host a party (can be an online party) or host a workshop to be eligible to purchase the stamp sets I used today.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I do hope you enjoyed my cards. 

If you have any questions about anything I have done please don't hesitate to ask. 

Just comment below with your question. 

I always reply!

World Card Making Day Blog Hop

WELCOME 

to our WORLD CARD MAKING DAY blog hop.

Today we are celebrating WORLD CARD MAKING DAY by showcasing current Stampin' Up® products. There will be plenty of inspirational creations for you to see during this blog hop, all made using our fabulous Stampin' Up® range.

Currently you are here with me Kim Oliver, I am from Tasmania, the island state right at the bottom of Australia. 

You will find a list at the end the page, this shows the names of all the other wonderful participants of this blog and will enable you to move smoothly from blog to blog to enjoy all of the gorgeous creations on display.

 This wonderful event that has been organised by Kylie Bertucci 

I had my BBB delivered during the week and inside was something I have been patiently waiting for.

Insert HUGE grin here!

  Most (when I say most I mean all lol) of the products used today are from the current Holiday Catalogue & the Current Annual catalogue, both of which you can view in the tabs at the top of my page, under the large banner.

I designed today's cards thinking about the people who have helped me get to where I am today. 

I wouldn't be here if not for them :-)

Thank you x

Because of this I am entering these into GDP RAK challenge this week #GDP055

PETALS, PAISLEYS AND POSIES

#Paisleysandposies   #Petalsandpaisleysdsp #Paisleysframelits #KOCreationscards #Stampinup #Handmade #Worldcardmakingday #WCMD2016

I used layers as the building blocks for these two cards. 

I started with a thick Whisper White card base cut to 10.5 x 15 cm then built my layers according to the colours in my Paisley designs. 

I stamped the Paisleys using the Paisley and Posies Stamp set, then die cut them with the Paisleys Framelits. All currently available in the Holiday Catalogue. 

The main recessed paisleys have been stamped in versamark before inking the stamps with colour. I used clear embossing powder over the top and then my heat tool to seal it all. This made the colouring of the Paisleys a little easier, less chance of colour escaping into unwanted areas. 

I used a length of ribbon on each card from the matching Petals and Paisleys Ribbon Trio Pack to add some textural elements.

 Inside View 1

#Paisleysandposies  #Petalsandpaisleysdsp  #Paisleysframelits #KOCreationscards #Stampinup #Handmade #Worldcardmakingday #WCMD2016

The very last layer is Whisper White, this has been attached using Stampin' Dimensionals for added depth. Both of the stamped and die cut paisleys on each card were adhered straight onto the Petals and Paisleys DSP underneath, so that the Paisleys are recessed. 

The little rosette has been placed using Stampin Dimensionals and topped with a Crushed Curry enamel shape from the Regals pack. Each card has a small die cut copper accent added under the rosette, just to give them a little added shine and interest  :-)   

The colours used in each card were Rich Razzleberry, Mint Macaron and Night of Navy.

Inside View 2

#Paisleysandposies  Petalsandpaisleysdsp  #Paisleysframelits #KOCreationscards #Stampinup #Handmade #Worldcardmakingday #WCMD2016

As you can see, I carried my theme through to the inside of both cards. 

Still leaving plenty of room to write a personal message.

I hope you enjoyed my cards for 

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY. 

It's been a pleasure hopping with you all x

Don't forget to click the name under mine to keep hopping through to all the other wonderful blogs, so you can see other inspirational Stampin' Up® demonstrators and their creations, highlighting our awesome product range and it's versatility. .

If you would like to purchase any of the items I used to make my cards. I have made it easy for you by listing them all here, in this carousal.

Don't forget Stampin' Ups specials for 5 days only! 1-5 October
Just click the big picture to find all your specials + loads of great items at amazing prices.